Brazilian renderers produce 3.8 million tons of Animal Protein Meals (APM) and 2.1 million tons of Animal Fats (AF) annually. Their use in non-ruminant feeds offers:

• Replacement of 100% of inorganic phosphorus.
• Reduction of 50% in inorganic calcium.
• Lower protein source and oil inclusion.
• Enhanced feed taste and physical stability.

Additionally, APM and AF lower feed costs. With typical inclusions of 5-8%, feed costs drop by 3-5%, translating to cheaper meat production without compromising nutritional value. Feed accounts for 75% of meat production costs, meaning rendering contributes significantly to affordable and sustainable food production.

Rendering also delivers indirect benefits:

• Avoiding the use of non-renewable phosphates.
• Lowering the carbon footprint of feed and the meat produced by such animals.
• Supporting circular bioeconomic feed by “closing the loop” in the meat supply chain.
• Allowing pets and non-ruminant animals a diet that more closely aligns with their natural nutritional needs.
• Reducing cases of feather pecking in poultry, especially in laying hens.
• Benefiting species that require dietary cholesterol through the naturally occurring cholesterol in animal-derived ingredients.

Brazilian renderers process approximately 13.9 million tons of animal by-products annually. Through rendering, about 6 million m³ of water is boiled out, condensed, treated, and safely returned to nature.

Without rendering, harmful leachate from decomposition would pollute landfills and groundwater eventually.

6 million m3 = 2,500 olympic swimming pools annually

Brazilian renderers produce around 2.5 million m³ of fats annually, nearly half of which is used for cleaner energy production. Between 2017 and 2024, about 7 billion liters of fat-based feedstock were used in biofuel production, avoiding fossil fuel use and lowering CO₂ emissions.

Brazilian renderers collect meat left-overs from butcher shops and fish markets daily, operating a fleet of trucks in over 2,300 municipalities. This prevents valuable nutrients from becoming urban waste and instead processes them into nutritious ingredients for animal feed.

Rendering animal by-products into safe, nutritious, and affordable feed ingredients directly contributes to the UN’s SDG 2 goal: Zero Hunger. This goal aims to eradicate hunger, improve global food security, enhance nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture.
By addressing Target 2.4, rendering supports sustainable food production systems and resilient livestock practices by:

1. Maximizing resource efficiency.
2. Enhancing agricultural resilience.
3. Protecting ecosystems and soil quality.
4. Providing affordable nutrition.

Through the upcycling of animal by-products, rendering minimizes waste, strengthens agricultural practices, and fosters sustainable resource use.

Rendering contributes to the sustainable management of water and sanitation, aligning with Target 6.3, which seeks to improve water quality by reducing pollution, eliminating dumping, minimizing hazardous releases, and promoting recycling. Rendering achieves this by:

1. Preventing water pollution.
2. Protecting soil and groundwater.
3. Reducing untreated wastewater.
4. Reclaiming and recycling water.
5. Minimizing hazardous releases.

By ensuring responsible management of animal by-products, rendering turns environmental challenges into solutions, helping protect aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.

Rendering transforms animal tissues into fats, which serve as feedstock for biofuels such as biodiesel, sustainable aviation fuel, and renewable diesel. This directly supports Target 7.2 by increasing the share of renewable energy in the global mix, reducing fossil fuel dependency, and lowering CO₂ emissions through:

1. Producing renewable feedstock.
2. Reducing the carbon footprint.
3. Expanding renewable energy’s share in the global energy mix.
4. Enhancing energy security and affordability.

Rendering transforms potential waste into valuable resources for renewable energy production, contributing to a sustainable future.

Rendering ensures unsold animal tissues like bones, expired meat, and tendons are diverted from landfills and processed into sustainable, nutritious products. Supporting Target 11.3, which focuses on sustainable urbanization and integrated resource management, rendering:

1. Reduces urban waste.
2. Promotes sustainable resource use.
3. Minimizes the environmental impact of cities.

By reducing landfill use and promoting circular bioeconomy practices, rendering plays a vital role in building resilient and eco-friendly cities.